Is Lille Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Lille is generally a safe place for not only solo female travelers, but all travelers. Its streets are regularly patrolled and serious crime is relatively low. However, as with any city around the world, it is always wise to exercise basic caution such as avoiding secluded areas at night and being mindful of your belongings to prevent pickpocketing.

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How safe is Lille?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Moderate

Lille is reasonably safe for solo female travellers even after dark. While the main, well-lit areas with lots of people are generally secure, there can be pockets in the city that may be less safe. The overall crime rate is moderately low and serious crimes are not frequent. However, like any city, it's always advisable to stay vigilant, especially at night. Avoid poorly lit streets and always be aware of your surroundings.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Lille is generally safe. Utilizing options like the metro, buses, and trams is quite secure even in late hours due to frequent patrols and good lighting. Instances of theft or harassment are relatively rare but like any city, you should always stay vigilant and cognizant of your surroundings. During peak hours, it can get crowded, so keep your belongings close. Overall, it provides a safe and efficient method of traversing the city.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Moderate

In Lille, some occasional cases of street harassment are observed, predominantly in the form of catcalling and unsolicited comments. Although such incidents are not widespread and most women find the city relatively safe, caution and alertness are always advisable. Generally, locals are friendly and respectful, but do avoid deserted streets especially during the night.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Lille has a relatively low occurrence of petty crimes such as theft, pick-pocketing, and vandalism. As with any bustling city, it's always wise to be vigilant and aware of your surroundings. Public areas and tourist attractions can sometimes be a hotbed for opportunistic pickpockets, so keep a close eye on your belongings at all times. However, despite such risks, Lille is generally considered safe and authorities work efficiently to minimize instances of such crimes.

Is Lille worth visiting?

Solo travel

You can go to Lille from Paris by taking a bus or a train. I took a 3h bus and was really quick. One you get there you can walk around and see all main attractions that are closed to the city center. Food is not expensive. You should try les moulles with french fries and the go to have some dessert in a bakery store but not the gouffre cause it's really thing and small that's not worth the price. To finish you can go to the Citadelle a nice park to have some rest and a drink. I would recommend to do this just in a day cause there's no more else to do after that

Posted: March 26, 2024Experienced: February, 2024
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Jeanne

Jeanne

France

Group travel

I want to talk about my experience in Lille because it was the first time I was hosted by a girl I had met online. I was with my roommate and our host let us stay for two nights in her place, she was such a lovely person to talk to and we could trust each other completely! I am very grateful for this experience and I hope I can do it again in the future. Lille is a beautiful city with cool architecture and some museums that we really enjoyed. The people are really nice too. I recommend it!

Posted: June 19, 2023
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Is Lille safe for women?

Safety index

3.2 /5

Based on 7 local experiences

Crime index

1.7 /5

Based on 7 local experiences

Lea

Lea

I was born and raised in Lille Honestly, I would say that visiting Lille is a great experience. The architecture is beautiful. The food is great. They are a few things to see and to do, plus we’re pretty close from Paris and the coast. However, as a woman, I can say that I do not feel safe here. I’m never comfortable wearing skirts, dresses and tops here. You easily get catcalled and I feel like it’s almost inevitable if you are showing too much skin from men’s (=animals) point of view. To conclude, I would say that coming here is definitely worth it because the north of France is really pretty and has a great culture, however, I would (unfortunately) be cautious with the clothes I’m wearing and would not walk alone at night. 

Posted: August 14, 2024
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Emma

Emma

Lille is an international and a student city, 🏙️ I’ve been studying there for 7 years and nothing ever happened to me. If you drink beer, be sure you can make friends very easily 🫣 I will be happy to share some tips and recommendations !

Posted: July 24, 2024
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Angélique

Angélique

About Me

Bonjour, je m'appelle Angélique et j'ai 29 ans. Je viens de terminer mon master d'histoire. J'adore le sport, apprendre de nouvelles langues et la photographie.J'aimerais vivre à Berlin et je vais chercher du travail dans cette ville. Je cherche un endroit où dormir pendant plusieurs jours.

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Fatma

Fatma

About Me

Bonjour, je suis Fatma. J'aime beaucoup l'art, la nature, les voyages et les balades. Je souhaite parler couramment en anglais. J'espère faire de belles rencontres sur ce site. À bientôt, Fatma

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Fatma

Fatma

Lille

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Bonjour, je suis Fatma. J'aime beaucoup l'art, la nature, les voyages et les balades. Je souhaite parler couramment en anglais. J'espère faire de belles rencontres sur ce site. À bientôt, Fatma

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Angélique

Angélique

Lille

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Bonjour, je m'appelle Angélique et j'ai 29 ans. Je viens de terminer mon master d'histoire. J'adore le sport, apprendre de nouvelles langues et la photographie.J'aimerais vivre à Berlin et je vais chercher du travail dans cette ville. Je cherche un endroit où dormir pendant plusieurs jours.

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